Carruades de Lafite 2000
This red wine originates from France, specifically the prestigious Bordeaux region within the Pauillac appellation. Carruades de Lafite is the second wine of the illustrious Château Lafite Rothschild, a First Growth estate owned by the Rothschild family since 1868. The wine is produced from a specific plot of vines known as the Carruades plateau and is crafted with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin, though it is designed to be more accessible in its youth.
Wine Description
The Carruades de Lafite 2000 displays a deep garnet colour, indicative of its evolution. The nose is complex and classic to the estate, offering aromas of blackcurrant and red berries, layered with distinctive notes of graphite, pencil lead, tobacco, and subtle cedar wood. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and elegant, presenting a softer and more supple texture than the Grand Vin due to a higher proportion of Merlot. The tannins are silky and fully resolved, leading to a refined, lingering finish. The blend consists of 51.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42.1% Merlot, 4.8% Cabernet Franc, and 1.6% Petit Verdot. The wine is fully mature and best enjoyed now. The alcohol by volume (ABV) is 12.5%.
Accolades
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 93 points.
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Wine Spectator - 93 points.
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Wine Enthusiast - 93 points.
Food Pairing
This wine's elegant structure and savoury 'cigar box' notes make it a quintessential match for classic Pauillac pairings such as roast lamb with rosemary or a rack of lamb. It also pairs beautifully with roasted game birds, beef wellington, or a selection of mature hard cheeses like Comté or Mimolette.
This red wine originates from France, specifically the prestigious Bordeaux region within the Pauillac appellation. Carruades de Lafite is the second wine of the illustrious Château Lafite Rothschild, a First Growth estate owned by the Rothschild family since 1868. The wine is produced from a specific plot of vines known as the Carruades plateau and is crafted with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin, though it is designed to be more accessible in its youth.
Wine Description
The Carruades de Lafite 2000 displays a deep garnet colour, indicative of its evolution. The nose is complex and classic to the estate, offering aromas of blackcurrant and red berries, layered with distinctive notes of graphite, pencil lead, tobacco, and subtle cedar wood. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and elegant, presenting a softer and more supple texture than the Grand Vin due to a higher proportion of Merlot. The tannins are silky and fully resolved, leading to a refined, lingering finish. The blend consists of 51.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42.1% Merlot, 4.8% Cabernet Franc, and 1.6% Petit Verdot. The wine is fully mature and best enjoyed now. The alcohol by volume (ABV) is 12.5%.
Accolades
-
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 93 points.
-
Wine Spectator - 93 points.
-
Wine Enthusiast - 93 points.
Food Pairing
This wine's elegant structure and savoury 'cigar box' notes make it a quintessential match for classic Pauillac pairings such as roast lamb with rosemary or a rack of lamb. It also pairs beautifully with roasted game birds, beef wellington, or a selection of mature hard cheeses like Comté or Mimolette.
Original: $398.96
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$139.64Description
This red wine originates from France, specifically the prestigious Bordeaux region within the Pauillac appellation. Carruades de Lafite is the second wine of the illustrious Château Lafite Rothschild, a First Growth estate owned by the Rothschild family since 1868. The wine is produced from a specific plot of vines known as the Carruades plateau and is crafted with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin, though it is designed to be more accessible in its youth.
Wine Description
The Carruades de Lafite 2000 displays a deep garnet colour, indicative of its evolution. The nose is complex and classic to the estate, offering aromas of blackcurrant and red berries, layered with distinctive notes of graphite, pencil lead, tobacco, and subtle cedar wood. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and elegant, presenting a softer and more supple texture than the Grand Vin due to a higher proportion of Merlot. The tannins are silky and fully resolved, leading to a refined, lingering finish. The blend consists of 51.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42.1% Merlot, 4.8% Cabernet Franc, and 1.6% Petit Verdot. The wine is fully mature and best enjoyed now. The alcohol by volume (ABV) is 12.5%.
Accolades
-
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 93 points.
-
Wine Spectator - 93 points.
-
Wine Enthusiast - 93 points.
Food Pairing
This wine's elegant structure and savoury 'cigar box' notes make it a quintessential match for classic Pauillac pairings such as roast lamb with rosemary or a rack of lamb. It also pairs beautifully with roasted game birds, beef wellington, or a selection of mature hard cheeses like Comté or Mimolette.
